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POLITICS1d agoUS detains man accused in multi-billion Venezuelan money laundering schemeUS officials had been offering a reward of $10m (£7.5m) for information leading to Álvaro Pulido's arrest.BBC World
POLITICS1d agoFugitive businessman taken into US custody in Venezuela bribery caseA businessman wanted in the US for allegedly bribing top Venezuelan officials has been taken into custodyA businessman wanted for years in the US for allegedly paying bribes to top Venezuelan officials in exchange for lucrative state contracts in Venezuela has been taken into custody.Alvaro Pulido was indicted in Miami federal court in 2019 and again in 2021 as part of an investigation into his longtime business partner, Alex Saab, a one-time ally of ousted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the state department had been offering a reward of uGuardian World
POLITICS2d agoFugitive wanted for allegedly bribing Venezuelan officials taken in U.S. custodyAlvaro Pulido was indicted in Miami federal court in 2019 and again in 2021 as part of an investigation into his longtime business partner, Alex Saab​, a one-time ally of ousted President Nicolás Maduro.CBS News
POLITICS3d agoEva Ferrer accuses Verónica Alcocer of trafficking drugs to VenezuelaLa Silla Vacía
POLITICS4d agoRubio meets with leader of Venezuelan opposition negotiating teamThe secretary of state, in a meeting with Venezuelan opposition figure Dinorah Figuera, expressed U.S. support for talks meant to set the stage for elections.Washington Post World
POLITICS4d agoOpposition parties value Rubio's support for Venezuela's recovery through dialogueVenezuelan parties celebrate U.S. support for dialogue with Chavismo, highlighting Marco Rubio's backing and the push for free elections.Primero Justicia and Voluntad Popular underscore the importance of rebuilding institutions and achieving a democratic transition in Venezuela.Clarín
POLITICS4d agoPetro criticized Venezuela for Maduro's capture. Chavistas rebuke him.Dijo que el gobierno había entregado el petróleo a EE.UU. como “botín” y que en la captura “los únicos que se defendieron” fueron los militares cubanos. The post Petro criticó a Venezuela por captura de Maduro. Chavistas le reclaman appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICS4d agoRubio urges all Venezuelan opposition members to participate in negotiations with the governmentThe US Secretary of State urged the Venezuelan opposition to unite in negotiations with the government, highlighting Washington's support. The next round will focus on the Supreme Court and electoral guarantees, despite internal dissent and criticism of the process's slowness.Clarín
POLITICS4d agoRubio urges 'all elements in the opposition' in Venezuela to participate in the negotiating processThe US representative encouraged the Venezuelan opposition to join dialogue with the government, highlighting the release of prisoners. Internal disagreements and the exile of leaders mark the process, while economic stabilization and elections with international support are sought.Clarín
POLITICS4d agoVenezuela's majority opposition seeks to persuade the U.S. to accelerate political changeVenezuela's main opposition coalition seeks more fluid dialogue with the U.S. to expedite political changes after Maduro's capture. The PUD, led by Machado, emphasizes the importance of free elections to attract investments and stabilize the South American country.Clarín
POLITICS4d agoUS diplomacy chief receives Venezuelan opposition leader Dinorah FigueraTrump's advisor, Marco Rubio, meets with opposition leader Dinorah Figuera to discuss the political transition in Venezuela. Previous dialogue between Figuera and Caracas achieved the release of political prisoners, highlighting Washington's influence in the process.Clarín
POLITICS5d agoNobel laureate Machado says Venezuela is ‘ready’ for new electionsExiled Nobel Peace Prize laureate demands ‘transparency’ over oil revenues after deal with Trump administrationFinancial Times
POLITICS5d agoRubio to meet Friday with Venezuelan opposition figure Dinorah Figuera in WashingtonThe US diplomatic chief will meet with the former Venezuelan legislative president to discuss democratic governance issues. The meeting coincides with new judicial charges against the former Venezuelan president and his wife for serious crimes.Clarín
POLITICS5d agoMaduro-style: Delcy Rodríguez also brings Christmas forward to activate "the happiness of Venezuelans"La presidenta encargada anunció que la Navidad en Venezuela comenzará el 1 de noviembre.Dijo que adelantar la celebración tiene un impacto positivo en la economía.Clarín
POLITICS5d agoUS files new torture charges against Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia FloresThe United States on Thursday charged ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores with conspiracy to commit torture, adding to drug trafficking and firearms charges. Prosecutors allege detainees, including US citizens, suffered waterboarding, rape and beatings. The pair remain in US custody following a January military raid.France 24 [en]
POLITICS5d agoVenezuelan ousted leader Maduro charged with conspiracy to commit tortureIrish Times World
POLITICS5d agoUS charges Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro over torture allegationsFormer Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores face a new US charge over alleged torture.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS5d agoVenezuela’s Maduro and wife Flores tortured US citizens to stay in power: US prosecutorsSouth China Morning Post
POLITICS5d agoFormer Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, wife face new charges over alleged tortureFederal prosecutors alleged Maduro "presided over this system of repression and torture" and his wife, Cilia Flores, is accused of helping him develop it.ABC News
POLITICS5d agoUS charges former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro with tortureEuroNews [en]
POLITICS5d agoNew U.S. indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with tortureU.S. authorities added new torture charges to their case against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, ramping up pressure on the ousted authoritarian leader already fighting drug trafficking allegations.NPR News
POLITICS5d agoUS presents new accusation against former Venezuelan president Maduro and his wife for tortureNew torture charges have been added to the case against the former Venezuelan president and his wife, both arrested for drug and arms trafficking. The trial for these crimes, including conspiracy to torture, will take place in New York next June.Clarín
POLITICS5d agoNicolás Maduro and wife charged with torture for human rights abuses in VenezuelaThe Independent World
POLITICS5d agoVenezuela's Nicolas Maduro and wife face new chargesFormer Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been charged by US authorities with conspiracy to commit torture in a new superseding indictment.Sky News World